City Plans Bids To Resurface Main Street
Bryan city commission adjourned session directs E. E. McAdams to receive bids for Main Street upgrades after a petition of 17 property owners sought better street conditions. Meeting noted Gulf Refining bid for city power plant oil, jitney ordinance amended, bonds dropped, new Fire Chief car paid, school project warrants approved, and electric rate changes discussed.
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Main Street
E. EF. McAdams
City Commission of the
City of
Bryan
City Hall
Tyler Haswell
L. L. McInnis
H. A. Burger
Wilson Bradley
F. L. Henderson
E. E. McAdams
Guy P. Bittle
E. J. Jenkins
City Commission
E. E. McAdam
Burger
Gulf Refining Company
Gulf
Old East Side
Klan Cleanup in Williamson Raids Unfold in Series
Glenn Young leads 500 Klan members in a major raid in Williamson as the first in a series of law enforcement operations targets the group. Police report significant arrests and confiscations, highlighting intensified efforts to disrupt Klan activities.
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Glenn Young
Seven bootlegger raids uncover stills in Williamson County
Marion Illinois January 21 Associated Press reports Glenn Young a dry worker and about 500 Ku Klux Klan members conducted renewed liquor raids in Williamson County finding sixty six alleged bootleggers seven stills and a large quantity of illicit liquor. The raids aim to complete the county clean up, according to Young.
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Associated Press
Marion
Glenn Young
Ku Klux Klan
Williamson County
Young
Ferguson outlines Texas governor bid and platform
Temple TX January 21 James E Ferguson former governor declares 1917 impeachment invalid and announces candidacy for Texas governor with wife as potential ballot name if needed. His platform seeks 15 million dollar biennial cut, debt free self sustaining prison system, a strict anti mask law, secret society disclosure and veto power over liquor bills.
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Temple
Tex
State Senate
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Ferguson
Baptist Auxiliary Meeting At College
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church at College met at Mrs. A. Mitchell's home on Monday January 14 at 3 30 pm. President Mrs Frank O Martin led devotions and urged postponing the Bible lesson for a talk by Brazos county W M A president Mrs R W Persons. The group thanked her for traveling in spite of bad weather. A social hour with angel food cake coffee and whipped cream followed. Attending were Mesdames R W Persons R L Brown Frank O Martin J F McDonald L D Smith H Ness F P Smith A Mitchell and M S Hulls.
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First Baptist Church At
College
A. Mitchell
Frank O. Martin
R. L. Brown
R. W. Persons
Brazos County Association
Mrs. Mitchell
Angel
Mesdames R. W Persons
R. L .Brown
Frank O Martin
J. F. McDonald
Payne Returns From Houston Optometric Meeting
J. W. Payne arrived this morning after attending the American Optometric Association gathering in Houston since last Sunday. He reports a profitable meeting with excellent entertainment provided by the City of Houston.
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J. W. Payne
Houston
American Optometric Association
Mr. Payne
City of
D S Lloyd Family On Government Claim In Colorado
Eagle office reports D S Lloyd family living on a government claim near Hooput Colorado with crop conditions below many regions and finances not as strong as hoped. He offers New Year greetings to readers and friends and praises the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Lloyd
Colorado
Eagle
Hooput
Eagle 4
Representative Stewart Distinguished Visitor in Bryan Today
Hon L C Stewart of Kirbyville representative of the 18th district visited Bryan today with Prof George L Dickey of A and M College. He is called Syrup Stewart by friends for his syrup quality. He came to see his son John a student at A and M and to confer with FE O Siecke state forester. They plan to return to Kirbyville tomorrow.
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L. C. Stewart
Kirbyville
Jasper
Newton
Bryan
Geo. L. Dickey
M. College
Eagle
Rep
Stewart
Hs Friends
Rep. Stewart
John
FE. O. Siecke
State Forrester
Kirbyvlle
Kate Parker Drives Car Into Haswell Book Store Window
Miss Kate Parker drove her car into the plate glass window of Haswell's Book Store this afternoon. Authorities report brake failure and loss of control as the vehicle mounted the curb and sidewalk before stopping at the storefront.
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Kate Parker
Haswell Book Store
Haswell’s
Bryan Electric Shop Opens In Bryan City
J. C. Sharp opens Bryan Electric Shop adjacent to Munday and Moehlman Blacksmith Shop. The new firm, the second of its kind in Bryan, offers interior wiring fixtures on display and ready for sale. C. L. Bond is employed as electrician. work on interior wiring and similar tasks underway. shop has been operating about a month.
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J. C. Sharp
Bryan
Munday and Moehlman
C. L. Bond
Mr. Sharp
Ww L Matthews Returns to Bryan as Homing Pigeon Reappears
Ww L Matthews, a World War I veteran from Bryan, was sent to a tubercular sanitarium in Sulphur Springs Oklahoma for five months. He returned early by train with his wife and baby and now seeks a house for his family to rent in Bryan. Local relatives of both families reside nearby.
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Bryan
W. L. Matthews
Sulphur Springs
Oklahoma
Colder Night Sets 1924 Bryan Record at 22 Degrees
Sunday night brought the coldest reading of the Bryan winter at 22 degrees per the A and M College Experiment Station with E J Reinhardt noting the record. The last 24 hours peaked at 88 degrees, six above freezing since early Sunday. The prior cold mark was 67 degrees on January 5, and the cold wave began with a high wind that later eased.
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Bryan
A. and
M. College
E. J. Reinhardt
Birthdays of Lee and Jackson Honored at U D C Program
A large turnout attended a memorial program at Mrs. Webb Howell's home honoring the birth dates of General Robert E. Lee and General Stonewall Jackson. Mrs. M K Thornton and others hosted, with music, papers, and a display of 1860s dresses. More than twenty thousand people are said to have witnessed the ceremony, and plans for the year were announced with hostesses for February.
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Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Mary Jones
Jane Oliver
M. K. Thornton
America
Harry McDowell
South
Stone Moon
E. Lee
North
McDowell
Old South
L. S. Ross Chapter
E. C. Harder
Dr Henry H Sweets Sermon At Presbyterian Church
Dr Henry H Sweets of Louisville Kentucky preached at the First Presbyterian Church in a well attended service despite cold conditions. The sermon on Nehemiah 8 3 titled The Joy of the Lord Shall Be Upon You emphasized Christian joy over worldly life with vivid illustrations. Music featured the anthem Come To My Heart Lord Jesus and a solo by Edgar Buchanan district agent of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. The service included the christening of Mary Spencer the daughter of Rev and Mrs W N Shell.
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First Presbyterian
Henry H. Sweets
Louisville
Kentucky
Lord Jesus
Edgar Buchanan
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Dr. Sweet
W. N. Shell
Mary Spencer
Trial of John Hightower Held This Afternoon
John Hightower a Black man was bound over to the grand jury on $2,000 bond after a preliminary trial concluded at 3 30. Attys F L Henderson and R S Bowers represent him. County Attorney Oak McKenzie prosecutes for the state. The exam sought to decide if he is bound to district court and set bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hightower
Sunday School Attendance Totals 692 in Bryan
Attendance at Bryan Sunday schools reached 692 despite the coldest day of the winter. First Baptist led with 253, followed by Methodist 188, Presbyterian 93, Christian 53, Free Baptist 45, Catholic 35, Episcopal 25. totals reflect strong participation across churches.
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Bryan Folk
First Baptist Sunday School
Methodist
Presbyterian
Christian
Free Baptist
Catholic
Episcopal
Albert Scott Jailed on Liquor and Pistol Charges
Albert Scott was arrested around two this morning at his home by Officers Offa Williams and Charley Saxton after police say they seized 4 gallons of intoxicating liquor and a pistol from his possession. He faces two charges, bonded out for 909 and 400 respectively, with preliminary hearing set for Wednesday at 2 PM as attorneys attend district court in Franklin Texas.
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Albert Scott
Offa Williams
Charley Saxton
Scott
C. G. Walker, Feen and
Leeds
Howell Lumber Company
College
M. G. Nall
O. E. Saunders
Bryan
Franklin Texas
J M Kulack Hurt In Auto Accident On College Road
A man named J M Kulak was seriously injured today in an auto accident on College Road. He was taken to Bryan Hospital for treatment with a badly injured leg. No details of the wreck were available before the Eagle went to press.
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J. M. Kulak
College Road
Bryan Hospital
Eagle
Mayor and Mrs Haswell booked for West Indies cruise
In the Texas state papers dated January 20, the Goodwill Chamber of Commerce cruise list names Mayor and Mrs Tyler Haswell of Bryan among 87 prominent Texans. The LaFayette departure from Houston on February 26 sails to March 20, 1924, as a social and commercial outing for public and business ties.
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Chamber of Commerce
West Indies
Tyler Haswell
Bryan
Texas
Houston
LaFayette
Promi
Funeral rites held for Mrs Minnie Jones at Gossett home
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Jones aged 24 were held Saturday afternoon at four at the F A Gossett home in this city, conducted by Rev L Guy Ament. She is survived by her parents husband and one child. The body was shipped Sunday to Singleton Grimes county for burial by Mec Culloch Gordon Co.
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Minnie Jones
F. A. Gossett
Stelock
L. Guy Ament
The
Christian Church
Brazos County Jail Stands Empty Amid Legal Evasion
Sheriff L. E. Morehead laments the Brazos County jail is empty not due to escapes but through inmates exiting via legal channels. The county’s last two inmates, Mose Davis and Booker T. Robertson, were released on bonds after arrest for pistol and disorderly conduct at a Holy Roller church meeting.
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L. E. Morehead
Brazos County
Mose Davis
Holy Roller Church
Booker T. Robertson
Little Mildred Reed Wins Amateur Night at Palace
Despite a severe cold Little Miss Mildred Reed won first place on amateur night at the Palace due to a vocal solo that drew applause and an encore. Miriam Crute impressed with two solos including Just A-Wearin' for You.
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Palace Theate
Mildred Reed
Miriam Crute
Short in Iron Cord Triggers Fire Alarm at Eugene Edge
A fire crew answered a call at Eugene Edge Apartments Friday afternoon after a woman in Kay Hassell’s unit heard popping from an electric iron cord caused by a short. No property damage occurred, only a fuse burned out.
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Eugene Edge
Kay Hassell
Delphian Chapter Holds Notable Instructive Meet
The Bryan Delphian Chapter hosted its usual third Friday program at Carnegie Library from 3 to 5 pm with over twenty members. Under Mrs. W B Cline, the discussion on The Peloponnesian War its Causes and Consequences linked ancient trade rivalries to 1914 events and 1917 revolutions.
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Bryan Delphian
Carnegie Library
W. B. Cline
B. C
Sarajevo
England
Germany
Bagdad
Belgium
America
Pericles
M. E. Wallace
Ollie Smith Seeks Reelect for Brazos County Tax Collector
Ollie Smith announces his candidacy for the Tax Collector of Brazos County in the Democratic primary. He cites six years residence in the county and invites voters to judge his character and past service as he seeks support for the upcoming campaign.
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Ollie Smith
Brazos County
Martin Attends Texas Hardware Convention in Dallas
J D Martin of Parker-Astin Hardware Company left today for Dallas to attend sessions of the Texas Hardware and Implement Association where he serves as third vice president. The convention runs through Wednesday and Thursday, with Mr Martin remaining today for business on preparations and arrangements before returning to Bryan on Wednesday.
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J. D. Martin
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Dallas
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
Martin
Bryan
Queen Theatre in Navasota Suffers 5000 Fire Loss
Fire started in the Queen Theatre operating room at Navasota damaging the films and equipment with an estimated loss around 5000 not insured. Doors auto closed in the fire, few patrons inside escaped without difficulty. Roy Long, proprietor, is brother of Mrs. W. R. Fairman of Bryan, a friend in the community.
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Brya
Queen Theatre
Navasota
Roy Long
Queen At
W. R. Fair
Hoyle Delivers Sermon at First Methodist Church
S C Hoyle, layman and teacher of the Wesley Bible class, filled the pulpit at First Methodist Church at 1 o clock Sunday due to Rev H C Willis illness. He spoke on the value of power, delivering an interesting and helpful sermon to the audience.
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S. GC. Hoyle
Wesley Bible
First Methodist
H. C. Willis
Hoyle
Mrs Jerome Jones of Singleton Died in Bryan
Mrs Minnie Sikes Jones aged about two years died at 6 45 p m Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs T A Gossett on North Parker avenue Bryan Grimes County Texas Her husband Jerome Jones was in Port Arthur with Texas Company and learned of her death after she passed Lloyd Jones a son survives along with her father and mother Mr and Mrs Brown Sikes a sister Mrs Emma Siltery and several siblings The body will be shipped to Singleton for interment in the family burying ground
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Minnie Sikes Jones
Jerome Jones
Singleton
Grimes County
Texas
T. A. Gossett
Parker Avenue
Port Arthur
Th Texas Company
Lloyd Jones
Brown Sikes
Emma Singletary
Little Annie Mae Wallin Laid To Rest At Smetana
The two day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wallin died Sunday afternoon at their Smetana home. Funeral services led by Rev. G W Rob inson were held at 11:30 Monday from the family residence with burial in Smetana Cemetery, under McCulloch Gordon Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mae Wallin
A. P. Wallin
Smetana
G. W. Robinson
McCulloch- Gordon Company
J M Kulak Resting Easier After Hospital Entry
J M Kulak driver of the car that overturned on College road Friday afternoon suffered bruises and a serious leg injury with hemorrhage in soft tissues. H N June of College found him, brought him to Bryan Hospital for immediate care after the crash near Union Hill crest around four o clock yesterday.
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J. M Kulak
College Road
H. N. June
College
Bryan Hospital
Union Hill
Elevation
June
Borderbrook Farm Plymouth Rocks for sale and breeding
For sale borderbrook farm offers Plymouth Rocks bred to say and fed right eggs for hatching and baby chicks for sale now. Orders booked for pullets and cockerels. Visit the farm to see the flock at Bryan College Road College Station Texas box a phone 23 owners Mr and Mrs B Youngblood.
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Borderbrook Farm
Plymouth Rocks
America
College Station
Texas
Bryan College Road
B. Youngblood
TESCO Relieves chronic irritation of urinary passages
An old advertisement claims TESCO relieves chronic irritation of the money bladder and urinary passages and stimulates the mucous membrane to increase urine flow with a money back offer.
Blue Star Remedy for Various Ailments Ad
Stop that itching use Blue Star Remedy for itch tetter cracked hands ring worm chapped face poison ivy burns old sores or sores on children. It relieves sore feet. For sale by M. H. James Drug Co adv.
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M. H. James Drug CO
Pepsinated Calomel Promise for Gentle Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a milder calomel with pepsin to cleanse the liver without griping or nausea. It claims strong easing effects by sundown and guarantees relief or money back, noting suitability for children and wide pharmacist support.
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M. H. James Deg. Co
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Williamson
Jim Ferguson
Baptist Auxiliary
Lee
Don Lee
Portland Cement
Representative Stewart
Bryan Electric Shop
Jackson
L. S. Ross
J. B Stevenson
A. J. Wagner
Albert Buchanan
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Kulack
All Eagle
Mayor
Mrs. Haswell
F. A. Gosset
Consolidated School
College Consolidated School
Olive Whitten
K. S. Palmer
Warner McDonald
Palace
Delphian
Dallas, Texas
S. C. Hoyle
J. W. Barton
Or. Marshall
Waco
Barton
West 24Th Street
Mr. Marshall
Toy Bryan
Walker
East 24Th Street
Mrs. Marshall
Irvin Nerhood
Pennsylvania
M. H. James Days CO
Parker-Astin How
Marlin
Majestic
E M. H. James Drug CO
Parker-Astin Hdw. CO
TESCO
Cora Robie
Pikeville, Ky
Cardus
Robie
John M. Bligh
Decatur, Ala
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